My name is Matt. I'm a graduate student studying international law and international affairs at George Washington University. I am very interested in human rights advocacy and conflict resolution. I love to travel and meet new people!

I've worked as a journalist in South Africa and Zimbabwe, an English teacher in South Korea and a media manager in Australia. I'm also a DJ/producer and I love to discuss music.

I can show you some cool spots around DC, but I'm equally happy to give you as much privacy as you desire. Looking forward to meeting you!

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I was at Matt's place for four days. He wasn't there for 3 out of those 4 nights, but leading up to my stay there he was very quick to respond and very professional. Upon meeting him, I found him to be a very courteous and considerate host, and I would recommend him strongly. In agreement with Natalie (another reviewer) I would like to say that as a young woman traveling alone I felt safe.

I'm really glad I decided to stay in Matt's place. It is perfectly located about a minute from Dupont Circle, and was clean and well-equipped. Most of all, Matt is just a really nice guy who has great conversation and is extremely flexible, easy going and considerate about check-in/out, space, using laundry etc. As a young woman travelling alone, I felt very comfortable there and would certainly recommend it.

Matt was a great host. From the moment I arrived he made me feel right at home. He was easy to talk to and it was great to find that we share many of the same interests which made for interesting conversation. Matt was very flexible with check in check out time. And the apartment is located in a great location. Thanks Matt!

Matt was a fantastic host. I arrived earlier than expected, and he let me come up to take a post red-eye nap. Matt's place is clean, with a lot of cool decorations from his world travels. The location near Dupont metro was very convenient for getting around the city and there is a lot to see in that neighborhood.

The location of the apartment is the best thing about this listing. It's very close to the subway stop Dupont Circle, which itself is in an area that is hip and alive. Matt himself is very pleasant as a person, and very accommodating when it comes to check-in and check-out. On a personal level, I think it's difficult not to get along with him. One sleeps in the living room, so privacy is not at all guaranteed. The biggest drawback is the overall cleanliness of the apartment, which—without going into the nasty details—really leaves much to be desired. The shower/bathtub drain, for instance, did not function very well at all such that there was stagnant soapy water in the bathtub when I arrived. Matt remedied that quickly, though we had a similar problem the next day. In summary, plus points for location and the host, but major issues with hygiene.

Matt was a great host - friendly, considerate, and very helpful. And a good conversationalist as well.
If you're looking for a bed for a night in the heart of DC at a reasonable rate, this probably would be a good fit for you.
For me this wasn't an issue - but being an open apartment, others might not be comfortable with the setup.
All in all worked out great for me however.

I had a great stay at Matt's place. The flat is very well located, very close to Dupont Metro station stop, cafes and restaurants. It's an amazing area of Washington DC Matt is a very friendly and cool person
I defintely recommend staying there.

As far as hosts are concerned, Matt is about as good as it gets. He was super flexible about my late arrival/departure. After a long drive into DC, I was pleasantly presented with an easy, no-fuss check-in, a clean, warm, inviting apartment--perfectly made bed and towels for my use. As this was a working trip for me, I totally relied upon and appreciated the fast, reliable wi-fi service to keep connected to my job. Matt, himself is friendly and definitely worth getting to know. He has a wide range of interests including music and a shared passion for travel/immersion in other cultures.
The location can't be beat--safe, beautiful part of DC---great roundabout tree-lined parks and jogger friendly sidewalks. Easy access, proximity to all the major sights, museums, and the National Education Association made this the perfect accommodation selection for me.
Thanks, Matt--Will definitely be back ( and next time we'll make time to discuss our respective trivia knowledge and mutual admiration of the Beatles) !

I had an excellent first Airbnb experience at Matts plac! Although Matt was out of town and I never got to meet him, Matt answered all my answers via email or text and gave me directions to the local places. His place was exactly as described, clean and safe and easily accessible from the subway system. I highly recommend Matt's place and will look it up again if I come back to DC!